Satellites Spot Stranded Whales from Space

Very high resolution satellites give scientists a new way to find out when and where a whale is stuck on a beach.

Jan 20, 2022 | 950 words, about 4 minutes

Female Seahorse: “We Were on a Break!”

Seahorses’ famous pair bonds aren’t as strong as you think.

Jan 19, 2022 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

Satellite Observations Enhanced with Inuit Knowledge Chart a Changing Arctic

By incorporating traditional ecological knowledge into how he interprets satellite imagery, this scientist is giving his community sea ice news they can use.

Jan 17, 2022 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

How Female Fishers Are Leading Their Communities through the Pandemic

Research shows that, at the pandemic’s onset, female leaders in Brazil’s fishing communities took the threat more seriously than men—and leapt into action.

Jan 13, 2022 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

If a Turtle Is Caught in a Gill Net and No One Is Watching …

Does its capture get recorded in a legally mandated by-catch report?

Jan 12, 2022 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

The Great Bear Rainforest’s Great Big Whales

British Columbia’s Kitimat fjord is an unlikely home for massive fin whales, and scientists are beginning to understand what makes the area so attractive.

Jan 10, 2022 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Bears in Alaska’s Hallo Bay Are Changing What They Eat

It’s out with fish and in with berries and leafy greens—but scientists aren’t entirely sure why.

Jan 6, 2022 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

China’s Surprisingly Robust System of Marine Protection

China is not slouching on its marine protection efforts—domestically, at least.

Jan 5, 2022 | 750 words, about 3 minutes